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Sunday,
March 4, 2018
3rd Sunday of Lent
Rev. Monsignor Francis V. Strahan Pastor Rev. George Brown Rev. Frank Campo Rev. Peter Shen Deacon Alberto Gonzalez Part-Time Assistants
WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil Mass 4:00PM Sunday Masses
ALL MASSES ARE IN THE UPPER CHURCH 7:30AM 9:30AM Family Mass 11:30AM
Daily Masses Monday thru Friday 9:00AM
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday 2:00 - 3:00PM
ST. BRIDGET PARISH
Roman Catholic Church Route 9 East
Framingham Centre, Massachusetts (508) 875-5959
Congratula ons to the 2018 Confirmandi Jake Benoit
Bradley Bogovich Elizabeth Brady
Charlo e Carney Eric Cosgrove
Devin Dion Brendan Downey Ma hew Du le
Gillian Elias Eryn Flynn
Victorica Fonseca Shelby Graf
Maura Halpin Kirsten Harrod
Nicholas Heineman
Britney Kirwan John Landsiedel
Andrew Iannarilli Chloe Mace
Nicholas Sean Mancini Sophia Mavrikis Maira McCarthy
Ryan McCoin Jonathan Nichols Terrence Nolan Brian O’Donnell Nicholas Parga Georgia Parker Barre Pearce
Lucas Pekkarinen
Liam Phipps Tara Polackal Anthony Ra a
Lara Scaria Samuel Stubbs Aaron Sura
Alexander Thurber Ryan Webster Aidan Wech
Benjamin Wheet Brian Wheet Molly Wheet Chance Yan
Vocation Chalice
The Vocation Chalice this week
will be hosted by
The McGillicuddy Family
Last Weekend’s Offertory $6,268.00
Please Note
The 2nd collection for Church Grounds & Maintenance, originally scheduled for March 10th & 10th has been moved to the following weekend, March 17th & 18th due to Catholic Appeal Commitment Weekend.
From the Business Office The Sanctuary Lamp
is lit with Special Intention for John Ryan O’Neill
Given by Herminda DeSabogal
Stations of the Cross: Friday, March 9
Assigned Altar Servers: • Alexandra Rider • Juliana Jackson • Server Needed The Fourth Station: Jesus Meets His Mother. Jesus' path takes him to a powerful source of his strength to continue. All his life, his mother had taught him the meaning of the words, "Behold, the handmaid of the Lord." Now they look into each other's eyes. How pierced-through her heart must be! How pained he must be to see her tears! Now, her grace-filled smile blesses his mission and stirs his heart to its depth. Love and trust in God bind them together.
Don’t forget to sign-up for Easter Sunday!
7:30AM– 1 Lector, 6 E.M.’s, 1 Altar Server 9:30AM– 1 Lector, 2 E.M.’s 11:30AM– 1 Lector, 6 E.M.’s, 2 Altar Servers & 2 Ushers
If you can't make it to the sacristy but would like to serve at one of these Masses please contact Meaghan at [email protected].
Saturday 4:00PM Mass: Eucharis c Ministers: •Wendy Kam •Natalie Mullen •Kristan Piselli Lectors: •Phil Lessard •Jeanne Walsh Altar Servers: •Brendan Hermanspan •Olivia Hermanspan Ushers: •Joe Repole •Peter Hsieh •Chris Ryan •John Mauritz
Sunday 7:30AM Mass Eucharis c Ministers: •Alice Costa •Sheila Flynn •Jim Hall Lectors: •Karen Kirwan •Elena Nardizzi Altar Servers: •Lee-Ling Gannon •Sue-Ling Gannon Ushers: •Paul Donahue •Joe Kovalchin •Tony Suatengco
Sunday 9:30AM Mass Eucharis c Ministers: •Leslie Bishop •Richard Bishop •Mary Gore Lectors: •Jack Brzenk •Lucy DeMeo Altar Servers: •Ryan Caron •SERVER NEEDED Ushers: •Rudy Caballero •Alfredo Canhoto •Tim Garahan
Sunday 11:30AM Mass Eucharis c Ministers: •Deb Giovanella •Emilia Gordon •Gene Grzywna Lectors: •Leslie Walkenstein •Molly Judge Altar Servers: •Jerry Judge •Khloe Katende Ushers: •Edyta Konrad •Be y O’Neil •Tom Nolan
Palm Sunday Ministry Schedule
PLEASE NOTE:
Wednesdays during Lent, "The Light is on For You"
will run from 6:00-7:00PM only.
St. Bridget Food Pantry Paul Mahoney/Harry Johnson Memorial Easter Food Drive
March 17th & 18th Proceeds benefit our own
Food Pantry
Suggested Donations: Non-perishable food items, jelly, canned chicken, beef stew, pasta, bottled salad dressing, shelf-stable grated cheese, Ensure or Boost nutritional supplements etc.
*Please make sure you check expiration dates. Anything that is out of date has to be thrown away. Monetary donations can be made out to the St. Bridget Food Pantry.
Easter candy is needed— Please no nuts!
Thanks for your support!
St. Bridget Youth Ministry Summer Mission Trip to Mississippi
Sunday, July 15th to Saturday, July 21st The St. Bridget Youth Ministry is looking for rising 8th Graders, High School students, and adult chaperones to go on a Mission Trip to Pass Christian, Mississippi to serve the, still-recovering, Gulf Coast. The cost of this trip is $520.00 plus airfare. Two large fundraisers have been set in place to help defray the cost of the trip. Participants are required to help out with these two fundraisers as well as attending Mass every Sunday. An informational meeting will be held Sunday, March 4th at 11:00AM in the St. Bridget Parish Renewal Center (PRC1) located in the school. If you cannot attend this meeting, but would like more information, please contact Jessica Keefe. If you would like to be part of this trip for a life changing experience, please register no later than March 18th. Last year alone the Boston Archdiocese sent over 600 volunteers, over a 5-week period, to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. How many people will represent Massachusetts this year? Will you join us? For more information contact: Jessica Keefe, DRE/Youth Minister at 508-879-4271 ext. 2 or [email protected].
WEST REGION ADULT LENTEN PROGRAM EVANGELIZATION TODAY
Good Shepherd Parish at St. Zepherin Hall 99 Main Street, Wayland
Speakers and presenta ons:
March 6 – Melissa Prazak, “Evangeliza on & Culture” March 13 – Brian Punier, Being a Lay Evangelists” March 20 – Sr. Pat Boyle, “Evangeliza on & Disciples in Mission”
St. George Church Women’s Lenten Afternoon Prayer Sunday, March 11 | 2:00—4:00PM
Presenter: Kathryn Cleary Pearl of Great Price
In the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 13, Jesus speaks of the Kingdom of God as a treasure hidden in the field, a pearl of great price. During our Lenten afternoon of prayer, we will reflect with the image of the pearl of great price, the treasure of the Devine Indwelling, through story, song, and sharing.
The Sanctuary Lamp-Sign of the Lord’s Presence †††††††††
For all those who would like to memorialize a departed loved one, or a special intention, the Sanctuary Lamp (candle) in the lower Church is available for that purpose. The Sanctuary Lamp continues to burn for 8 days. The cost of the candle is $15.00. The name of the loved one will be listed in the bulletin (if so desired) or the “special intention” request. There are weeks available for memorialization starting in end of April. If you are interested drop this form off at the rectory as soon as possible. Each request will be honored in the order it is received. Please return to the rectory. Donor’s Name In Loving Memory of Or Special Intention
During the Season of Lent
Lenten Confessions In addition to our regular Saturday Confessions from 2-3 PM, confessions will also be heard each Wednesday evening from 6:00–7:00PM during Lent, as part of the “Light is on For You” program. Please note there will be no additional Easter confessions. Confessions will not be heard on Holy Saturday, March 31st, due to the Easter Vigil.
Easter Decorations If you would like to assist with our Easter Decorations and Flowers, please use the pink envelope that came in your February mailing from the envelope company for that purpose. For those that don’t receive envelopes but would like to make a donation, envelopes are available at the doors to the church and at the rectory. If you are making a donation in a loved one’s name, and would like to be included in the Easter Flower bulletin insert, please PRINT all names clearly. Please return your envelope to either the rectory or collection basket no later than Monday, April 9th.
Special Collections Good Friday: This collection supports the sacred places and the educational, charitable and peace-seeking ministries of the Church in the Holy Land. Easter Sunday: This collection supports the retirement, medical and financial needs of priest of the Archdiocese of Boston. On behalf of all our priests, thank you in advance for your generosity. For more information please visit www.clergyfunds.org.
SAVE THE DATE St. Bridget Parish Vacation Bible School
Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus
July 23– July 27 9:00AM-12:00Noon
Saint Bridget School Hall Castaways entering Grades K-5 Crew Leaders Grades 6 & Up
Adult Volunteers needed
Contact: Maddy Williams at [email protected]
MARIAN HIGH SCHOOL 273 Union Ave, Framingham, MA 01702
Now Accepting Applications for fall 2018 Submit your application today!
www.marianhigh.org
Please contact the Admissions Office to register for the HSPT: 508-875-7646 x203;
Upcoming Events & Programs
Pastoral Care to the Sick and Homebound Workshops-Spring 2018 All Pastoral Visitors are encouraged to continue and update their training. Here are some opportunities. If you complete a workshop please let Karen Mallozzi, Director of Parish Ministries, know. •Two Saturdays, St. Barbara, Woburn June 16 & 23 from 9:00AM-3:00PM Workshops consist of 12 hours of instruction and cost is $40 To register contact Karen Farrell [email protected], 617-746-5843
Upcoming Protecting God’s Children sessions for adult volunteers and catechists Contact each parish to register OurLadyofSorrows,Sharon•Thursday, March 22, 2018, 6:30PM Palliative Care/ Advance Care Planning Presentations St. Bridget Parish is hoping to host a continuation on these topics in May with the speaker from the Archdiocese who came recently. •Our Lady of Lourdes, Carver, 508-866-4000 March 13, 2018, 7:00PM •Immaculate Conception, Newburyport, •978-462-2724 April 29, 2018, 6:30PM
Save the Date! Zambia Drive
April 28th & 29th Parishioner, Elizabeth Katende, will be collecting items to send to the children of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Africa on the weekend of April 28th & 29th. You can help these children continue to succeed with their education until the 12th grade by donating, new or gently-used items such as paper, pencils, pens, crayons, backpacks, textbooks, clothes, toys etc. At the request of a parishioner, we asked J.S. Paluch for some Word & Song missalettes for the Holy Trinity Church in Zambia. They graciously and generously donated 100 missalettes. This is the same company from whom we purchase our Word & Song Missalettes and also prints our weekly bulletin. We thank them most sincerely for their Christian concern and generosity. What a great company! Elizabeth Katende [email protected] To learn more about these children visit: http://lordmyshepherd.com/gallery/
9th Annual Walk to End Homelessness Walkathon Saturday, April 7, 2018 Natick Community Senior Center Registration opens at 8:00 AM JoinWROR105.7FMradiopersonalityL.B.andhundredsofwalkersofallagesforfun,music,food,facepainting,
prizesandmore!Special Guest: Laura Vecchione TOGETHER WE WILL WALK TO END HOMELESSNESS! All proceeds from the walk will help Family Promise Metrowest end the cycle of homelessness by providing families with shelter, meals and professional services. Walkers raising over $100 will be entered into a raf le to win one of these amazing prizes: Amazon Echo, Red Sox tickets, American Girl doll, Xbox gift card, Xbox party, Marathon Sports gift card, Karaoke machine. The irst 400 registered walkers receive the of icial FPM 9th Annual Walk to End Homelessness long sleeve t-shirt. Raise $500 and become a member of the 500 Club so you can proudly wear this year’s prize… a quality polar leece vest embroidered with the FPM logo. To qualify for the VIP raf le and the 500 Club all donations must be in to Family Promise by Friday, April 6 at 5:00 PM. To register visit
http://walkawayhomelessness.familypromisemetrowest.orgor call 508-318-4820.
Next Week’s Scripture Readings First Reading -- The wrath and the mercy of the LORD are revealed in the exile and liberation of the Chosen People (2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23) or 1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a. Psalm -- Let my tongue be silenced, if I ever forget you! (Psalm 137) or Psalm 23. Second Reading -- God, who is rich in mercy, brought us to life with Christ (Ephesians 2:4-10) or Ephesians 5:8-14. Gospel -- The Son of Man must be lifted up, so that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life (John 3:14-21) or John 9:1-41 [1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38].
Please Pray For:
Lt. Andrew Sweeney, US Navy
LCPL Lorenzo Giovanella, USMC, Fort Devens
William F. Bernhard Jane Bratica
Edward Brennan JoMarie Bucantis
Pierce Deane Aiden Hall Aidrik Hall
Mario Laferla Lisa Lamare
Marguerite LaMarque Robert Lew
Eugene McSweeny George Meninno
Valerie Montuori Amy Noel Joel Rivera
Ken Rotatori Piper Simmons Annika Smith Thomas Stein All Veterans
Stephen Virdinlia Mitchell Webster Walter Weldon
Dolores G. Wilson
Next Weekend’s Liturgical Minister’s
March 10th & 11th Eucharistic Minister
Lector Altar Server Usher Celebrant
Saturday, 4:00PM
Christine Tosti Jeanne Walsh Alice Costa Leslie Walkenstein Collin Williams Danny Williams Joe Repole Peter Hsieh Chris Ryan John Mauritz
Fr. Shen
Sunday, 7:30AM Maria Chaput Deb Giovanella Rita Hall Elena Nardizzi Ryan Caron Evan Downey Paul Donahue Joe Kovalchin Dave McIntyre Tony Suatengco Fr. Shen
Sunday, 9:30AM Family Mass
Patti McCarthy Leslie Bishop Richard Bishop Chance Yan Brian Dutile Brendan McCarthy Daniel McCarthy Rudy Caballero Alfredo Canhoto Msgr. Strahan Sunday, 11:30AM Brian McGillicuddy Emilia Gordon Gene Grzywna
Molly Judge Emma Judge Jerry Judge Tricia Cincotta Edyta Konrad Betty O’Neil Msgr. Strahan
Confessions are heard this Saturday from 2-3 PM. This week confessions will be heard by Msgr. Strahan.
John
PARISH STAFF
Administra ve Assistant Ms. Meaghan Turchi 508-875-5959, ext. 104 [email protected] Director of Parish Ministries Mrs. Karen M. Mallozzi 508-875-6009 M-W-F 9:30AM—3:30PM [email protected] Director Of Music/Organist Ms. Michelle French Organists Mrs. Marge Withee Mr. Francis Jesch
Finance & Opera ons Mgr./Tui on Mrs. Maria S. Sebas an 508-875-5959, ext. 103 mssebas [email protected]
PARISH MAILING ADDRESS St. Bridget Rectory 15 Wheeler Avenue
Framingham, MA 01702
Rectory: 508-875-5959 Rectory Fax: 508-875-1270
Office Hours: Mon.-Fri.: 9:00AM—4:00PM
(8:00AM—3:00PM Summer me/Fridays) Sat.: 9:30AM—2:00PM Sun.:9:00AM—1:00PM
Parish Home Page: www.stbridgetparish.org
Please send Bulle n Announcements to: bulle [email protected]
**By Monday at 6:00PM
OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Director, Grades 6-10 Ms. Jessica Keefe 508-879-4271, ext. 2 [email protected] Coordinator, Grades 1-5 Mrs. Gail Barbato 508-879-4271, ext. 1 [email protected] CYO Coordinator Ms. Jessica Keefe, Youth Minister 508-879-4271, ext. 2 [email protected]
School Mailing Address: 832 Worcester Road
Framingham, MA 01702 School: 508-875-0181
School Fax: 508-875-9552
School Home Page: www.saintbridgetschool.info
SCHOOL STAFF School Principal Admissions/Development Office Mrs. Cathleen R. Chaves Mrs. Jennifer Ryan 508-875-0181, ext. 222 508-875-0181, ext. 229 [email protected] [email protected] Administra ve Assistant Extended Day Director Mrs. Melissa Harmon Ms. Jessica Goudy 508-875-0181 508-875-0181, ext. 226 [email protected] [email protected]
Sacrament of Baptism
Before an infant baptism parents must attend a baptismal catechesis class. Classes are held on the first Friday of each month at 7PM in the Rectory Meeting Room. If there is a change due to bad weather parents will be notified. Participants should park in the Rectory parking lot and enter the door on that level. *Dates for baptism are set once the class has been attended and all paperwork is received and complete. Baptisms take place once a month on a Sunday at 2PM. To register for class or to ask a question call 508-875-6009.
Sacrament of Marriage Arrangements should be made with one of the priests at least one year prior to the intended date of marriage so that all requirements can be completed. Please Note: Saturday weddings can be celebrated from 10:00AM to 1:00PM at the latest. Sunday weddings can be celebrated from 1:30PM to 4:00PM at the latest.
Pastoral Ministry Visitations to the sick and the homebound are made by Pastoral Visitors who bring the Blessed Sacrament and offer spiritual befriending on a weekly basis. If a member of your family, or friend, or neighbor is in the hospital or is home-bound, we would appreciate hearing from you. Kindly call the Pastoral Ministry Office at 508-875-6009 to request assistance.